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220-1202 · Question #177

A user is unable to log in to the network. The network uses 802.1X with EAP-TLS to authenticate on the wired network. The user has been on an extended leave and has not logged in to the computer in…

The correct answer is A. Expired certificate. EAP-TLS authentication relies on digital certificates. If the user has not logged in for several months, their authentication certificate may have expired, preventing successful network login.

Submitted by kwame.gh· Mar 30, 2026Security

Question

A user is unable to log in to the network. The network uses 802.1X with EAP-TLS to authenticate on the wired network. The user has been on an extended leave and has not logged in to the computer in several months. Which of the following is causing the login issue?

Options

  • AExpired certificate
  • BOS update failure
  • CService not started
  • DApplication crash
  • EProfile rebuild needed

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    68% (17)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    16% (4)
  • D
    8% (2)
  • E
    4% (1)

Explanation

EAP-TLS authentication relies on digital certificates. If the user has not logged in for several months, their authentication certificate may have expired, preventing successful network login.

Topics

#802.1X#EAP-TLS#certificate expiration#network authentication

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